Relax. This is a space where you don't have to mask, perform, or be "on." Down-to-earth, debatably funny, genuinely in your corner -- I specialize in ADHD (ADHD-CCSP certified) and anxiety (ACT-trained). LGBTQ+ clients genuinely welcome. I also work with depression, burnout, relationship stress, and life transitions. You can expect a relaxed vibe with thoughtful questions, clear strategies you can actually use, and gentle but straightforward pushback when it helps you grow.
Here's how it works: we talk, I listen for patterns, and we figure out what's getting in the way. I'll share handout resources, book recommendations, and tools other clients have found useful. I draw on ACT, CBT and Mindfulness-inspired
Real quick:
ACT: The core idea: you don't have to feel ready to do something hard. You can do it while feeling unsure or anxious. A lot of the work is getting better at moving forward with difficult thoughts and feelings, instead of waiting for them to clear up first.
CBT: I help clients notice the thought patterns and habits that keep them stuck -- not to argue with the thoughts, but to see them clearly enough that they have less pull. From there we build practical skills for handling the real-world situations where those patterns show up.
Mindfulness-inspired: We slow things down enough that you can see what your mind is actually doing. Stuck patterns loosen once you notice them clearly. You can't think your way out of every hard feeling, though -- sometimes you just have to feel it and let it move through. This part of the work builds that skill.
In our first session, we'll focus on getting to know you -- your story, what's bringing you in, and what you're hoping changes. We'll also start exploring your values and goals, what's working and what's not, and what a meaningful next step looks like.
